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Pseuderanthemum carruthersii 'Reticulatum'

Also Known As

  • Pseuderanthemum carruthersii var. carruthersii
  • Pseuderanthemum reticulatum
  • Golden Pseuderanthemum
  • Yellow-Vein Eranthemum

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 6'

planting zones

  • 10a-12

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Pseuderanthemum carruthersii 'Reticulatum' plant details

Pseuderanthemum carruthersii 'Reticulatum' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with chartreuse, gold and variegated foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pseuderanthemum carruthersii 'Reticulatum'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: acanthaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse, gold and variegated
Mature size: 0 - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, rare, showy, tropical-looking, unique, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pseuderanthemum carruthersii 'Reticulatum'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

GOLDEN NET BUSH - FALSE SPECKLED ERANTHEMUM - An erect multi-branched evergreen perennial shrub growing to 5-6' in frost free areas. Ovate leaves are patterned by a chartreuse network of sorts in between bright yellow veins. Blooms year round in the tropics with small white flat-faced 5 lobed flowers dotted with magenta purple spots. Likes sun - humidity - moist - hardy zone 10-11 - benefits from pruning. A great choice for containers, houseplants. Rare and unusual and beautiful.

Gardening facts about Pseuderanthemum carruthersii 'Reticulatum' plant

How to Grow Pseuderanthemum carruthersii 'Reticulatum'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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